Rickets

Supplements for Oral Use

• Calcium

  Calcium helps to overcome calcium deficiency; helps to protect bone integrity. Take 400-1,200 mg of calcium daily (depending the age), in divided doses, for many months.

• Vitamin D

  Vitamin D helps to overcome vitamin D deficiency; helps to protect bone integrity. Take 400-1,600 IU of vitamin D daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil

  Cod liver oil or Halibut liver oil contains vitamin D; helps to protect bone integrity. Take cod liver oil or halibut liver oil daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

• Boron

  Boron helps to overcome calcium deficiency; helps to protect bone integrity. Take 3-6 mg of boron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Quercetin

  Quercetin helps to protect bone integrity. Take 0.5-1.5 g of quercetin daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Zinc

  Zinc is a nutritional support; alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper, calcium and vitamin D.